H8102 Stirling Engine Machined Kit 1
-7-
Assembly
As you enjoy assembling your Model H8102, take
the opportunity to gain a better understanding of
how your Stirling engine works.
Here are some general tips to help make your
assembly process a successful experience:
•
Establish a work area where the many small
parts can be conveniently organized and
stored.
•
Make sure your hands and tools are clean
and oil free when handling the parts. Dirt and
grime will cause premature wear of the many
moving parts.
•
Use an aerosol can of compressed air or a
clean brush to remove any debris you may
find on the parts. Make sure each part is
clean and dry before assembly.
•
Take your time and be sure of the parts need-
ed for each step—some of the parts appear
very similar.
•
Do not overtighten the fasteners. Many of the
parts can be damaged by using excessive
force.
•
A very small amount of silicon lubricant may
assist in assembling sliding parts.
Use the
Parts Breakdown
on
Page 5
and the
specific instructions in the following subsections
to assemble your Stirling engine.
Preparing the Base
The wood base needs two holes drilled for the
cap screws that hold the metal bottom plate, the
cooling cylinder assembly, and the rear bracket in
place.
Note:
In the following instructions, parts will be
referenced with the term
Ref
and a number. Use
this reference number, the
Parts Breakdown
on
Page 5
,
and the
Parts List & Inventory
on
Page
6
to aid in part identification.
Position the bottom plate (
Ref 44
) on the wood
base (
Ref 1
), and mark the position of the two
holes onto the base (see
Figure 1
).
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Figure 1.
Bottom plate and wood base with
location of holes to be drilled in the base.
Drill a
7
⁄
32
" hole through the wood base for the
center hole, and a
5
⁄
32
" hole near the end of the
base, as shown in
Figure 1
.
